Atlantic Gospel Chapel Messages
Episodes
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Grant Nelson 03-03-2024 // Where There's a Mess, There's a Message
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
To put it plainly, the world is in trouble and it is clear that Satan is at work. It seems that everywhere we turn in our modern society, we see immorality, gender bending, homosexuality, blasphemy, murder, abortion, lawlessness, thievery, and the list goes on. As believers it can be easy to become discouraged as we ask ourselves, "Why doesn't the world follow God's law?".
But where there's a mess, there's a message. In today's lesson, we turn to scripture to see what the Word of God has to say about our current situation. And as we do, we will draw out things which should encourage and strengthen the believer in the face of such evil circumstances.
We will consider questions such as:
Who's world is this?
What is God's response to the evil of this world?
How should the Christian respond to such evil?
What encouragement is there for us?
We thank you for listening to today's teaching. We pray, that as we continue in this world, that you will be encouraged by the Word of God.
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Grant Nelson - 09-03-2023 // Questioning Jesus; Mark 12:18-31
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Throughout Jesus' ministry he frequently encountered people with questions. In some cases, these questions were intended to trap Jesus in a logical or theological error. In other cases, however, people came with genuine interest seeking genuine answers. In today's passage we see both.
Regardless of the intent, God ensured these questions were recorded in Scripture for our benefit. These questions sometimes challenge us, and in the Lord's response we find the answers to the questions we have.
We thank you for listening to today's lesson. We pray you will be blessed and encouraged through the teaching of God's Word.
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Grant Nelson - 07-09-2023 // The Light of the World
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Imagine living in a world without light. Light is used in so many different ways within our world making life without light nearly impossible to navigate. We use light for communication; think traffic lights, airport landing strips, or the warning lights on the dashboard to alert us to issues with our vehicles. Light is used to reveal or highlight defects, such as inspecting dents in a car. Imagine a surgeon operating without the proper surgical lighting. And of course, light helps us to see in dark places, such as the headlights used to illumine the roadways at night, or flashlights or candles in a room without power.
Scripture speaks of another light, the True Light which, "coming into the world enlightens everyone" (John 1:9 LSB). If life without physical life is nearly impossible, life without the Light of the world is holds eternal consequences.
Join us for today's lesson as we examine what the Scripture has to say about Jesus Christ as the Light of the world and the implications for us.
Thank you for listening to today's lesson. We pray you will be blessed and encouraged through the teaching of God's Holy Word.
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
Grant Nelson - 02-19-2023 // We Believe...The Ministry of the Holy Spirit
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
We continue our series in the Atlantic Gospel Chapel Statement of Faith. This morning, we consider the fourth article of our Statement of Faith:
"We Believe – the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ, and during this age, to convict those without Christ as their Savoir of their sin and regenerate the believing sinner. He also indwells, guides, instructs, and empowers the believer for godly living and service."
In this lesson, we consider both the Person and the work of the Holy Spirit. Who is He? How does the Holy Spirit communicate with the believer? What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer?
We thank you for listening to today's lesson. We invite you to examine our statement of faith online at, https://atlanticgospelchapel.com/statement-of-faith/.
May God bless you through the teaching of His Holy Word.
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Grant Nelson 11-27-2022 // Corinth Gospel Chapel; 1 Corinthians 1:10-17
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
As a city in the ancient world, Corinth could be compared to Las Vegas of today. A port city, and an important city within the Roman Empire, this city was a mecca of idolatry and moral corruption. To find a church in this city was, in many ways, a miracle in itself.
Sadly, the church in Corinth was a church with many problems, not the least of which were the divisions which existed. What lessons can we gain from this church and Paul's handling of the issues which plagued this local body of believers?
Thank you for listening to today's lesson. May you be blessed through the teaching of God's Holy Word.
Sunday Sep 11, 2022
Grant Nelson 09-04-2022 // Rescue Story 316
Sunday Sep 11, 2022
Sunday Sep 11, 2022
Those of us who have been on a flight through a storm know the anxiety this produces. The turbulent, bumpy ride of this sort would make anyone nervous. But then, as the pilot flies the plane above the storm we find peace. The sun, previously hidden from the storm, still shines brightly and beautifully above the storm. It can be like that for us in turmoil when all we see is the storm...but the sun is still there even when we cannot see it.
This is also true for us spiritually. We had no hope, but what we find is that the Son has always been there, so that now, through the obedience of the One, many will be made righteous. Jesus made the way for us to be reconciled to God. Now, if we will receive that gift, we have a glorious and abundant future in heaven awaiting us; a place, as it were, above the clouds of this earth and all the trials and temptations that bring us so much turmoil.
Thank you for listening to today's lesson. May you be blessed through the teaching of God's Holy Word.
Sunday Jul 03, 2022
Grant Nelson 07-03-2022 // Independence
Sunday Jul 03, 2022
Sunday Jul 03, 2022
"It's a free country!" is a refrain many of us has heard here in the United States of America. This response often comes when someone's speech or actions are challenged. The implication, of course, being that as a free country, we are free to say and do whatever we please. The problem, however, comes in the fact that independence cannot really be freedom from all law or my freedom will endanger the freedom of others within the community.
As the nation prepares to celebrate its independence, how do we as Christians view our freedom and independence. From what and to what have we been freed? And how can we claim independence when Paul, and other writers of scripture, assert that we are now slaves to righteousness?
Thank you for listening to today's lesson. May you be blessed through the teaching of God's Word as we consider the freedom we have in Christ.
Sunday May 15, 2022
Grant Nelson 05-08--2022 // A Mother’s Role(s)
Sunday May 15, 2022
Sunday May 15, 2022
Today's culture has reduced motherhood to one who is a "birthing person." In other words, the role of the mother is a purely physical one. But this view of motherhood diminishes the Biblical view of motherhood, which endows the mother with both value and importance in the work of the Gospel.
In today's lesson, we survey the many roles a mother plays and discover a mother is so much more than the modern view of motherhood. From comforter and protector, to planner and referee, mothers work in ways which shape the family and therefore have tremendous opportunity to impact the world for the Gospel.
Thank you for listening to today's lesson. May you be blessed through the teaching of God's Word.
Sunday Mar 13, 2022
Grant Nelson 03-13-2022 // Talking the Talk
Sunday Mar 13, 2022
Sunday Mar 13, 2022
The old Sunday School song reminded us as children, "O be careful, little eyes what you see," and "O be careful, little ears what you hear," and again, "O be careful, little feet where you go." The exhortation and implied question is, do the things to which we expose ourselves, together with our walk, align with what we claim is in our hearts? Or has been said, do you walk the talk?
But the song also urges, "O be careful, little tongues what you say." Scripture has much to say about our language. And just like our walk, the question for the believer is, do you talk the talk? This is not about speaking in a Christian lingo. Rather, it is understanding, as Jesus instructed His disciples, "You are the salt of the earth." Does our walk reflect our faith? Does our talk reflect our faith? These are important questions for the Christian.
In today's lesson, we look at several passages that speak to the importance of our language, as we live out our lives not only before men, but before a Holy and righteous God.
Thank you for listening to today's message. May the Lord bless you through the teaching of His Holy Word.
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Ned Brown 02-06-2022 // The Sower and the Soils; Matthew 13:1-9; 19-23
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
When we come to the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13, the general question that comes to mind is, which of the soils represent the believer and which represent those who have not trusted Jesus for salvation. The first soil is the pathway onto which the seed falls. As Jesus explained to His disciples, this is the one who hears the Word but does not understand it and Satan comes and takes it away. This points to the unbeliever.
On the other end of the spectrum is the fourth soil, the good, prepared, fertile soil which yields a crop a hundredfold, sixty-fold and thirty-fold. This is the one who hears the Word, understands it and produces abundant fruit.
But in the middle are two other soils which have been the subject of much debate. The second soil is the rocky ground, the person who receives the Word with joy, but has no root in himself and the troubles and trials of life cause him to quickly fall away. Likewise, the third is the seed which falls among the thorns, and the worries of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke out the Word and he can bear little fruit.
How do we understand these two soils, and how can we, as believers, apply this to our own lives?
Thank you for listening to today's message. May you be blessed through the teaching of God's Word.